Hi dear! My name is Planet mother earth. I warmly welcome you all to the place where you were born, abode, the place of hope, love, wars, vengeance and also the graveyard for death. There are many hypothesis for how and when I was formed or created but in general, I can say that I am serving as your mother from billions of years aback.
I am a shelter from scorching heat, freezing cold and blustery wind. To be frank, my look was not like this before! Once upon a time, I was forever young, gorgeous and energetic to provide indispensable necessities and requirements for my other friends (species) to survive peacefully. For thousands of years ago, I enjoyed my life with magnificent, enchanting and an elegant life of nature and welcomed every seasons with blissful celebrations. A flock of birds, group of animals and entire nature were singing a harmonious songs, whose gongs of sweet aroma sound echoes even through the vales and mountains. My umbrella called atmosphere was also so strong that there was no intra agents to deplete it. I also offered, checked and monitored the best way to keep all the species stable (and now, you humans called it as an ecosystem) by strengthening food chain bondage and maintaining stable climate. Life was so peaceful devoid of discrimination and war. Of course there were natural disasters and some mischievous events, but it healed at instant rate and did not lasted for longer period of time. Reminiscing those nostalgic moments.
But now, I am different. Many parts of my body is full of rashes and scars due to chemicals that is disposed off into the water, land and air. Many of my green patches are turning into pale desert, polar ice caps are disappearing and what more, I cannot even help my dearest friend from extinction. I am becoming weaker and weaker unable to do my responsibility especially in those places where human civilization exist. I can only hear hustle bustle hongs of transportation and myriad crowd’s voice echoing even throughout the far flung areas. I just wish everything is just a nightmare.
Once upon a time, the sky was full of flock of birds soaring, insects, group of animals and marine species but now I see only polluted air in the sky, deteriorated soil and contaminated water. I am unable to save those suffocated species trapped inside synthetic polythene, trapper, fire, chemicals and guns. Now, I am worthless perplexed in a situation of agony and melancholy pain. If such cases continues then I am afraid that I will not be able to serve and do my duty well. I wonder how my other relatives (other planets) thinks about me.
But one good thing is that, I can see humans taking vigorous measures to save me and protect with the available human technology and solutions. Before, I was lamenting and mourning because of many human activities that defiled my body. And now, I have hope that I will not only be serving as mother earth, but even humans. Formation of many environmental organizations has somehow gave me a relief from rapid damage. Moreover, with practice of eco-friendly technology, afforestation, reforestation, eco based agriculture, environmental friendly fuel, etc. has made an embracing recovery in many parts of my body.
But my dear beloved humans, I should say that’s not enough. Still, many measures are to done. Make sure all citizens follow the steps for my protections. Safe my other friends ( plants and animals) from further extinction because they are playing a major role in maintaining stable ecosystem. Citizens can freely protect me by following 3R’s, keeping surroundings clean, plantation drive and socially implemented rules for my safety. My dear humans, believe me, if you save me, you are indirectly saving and adding more life span to yourself. If you treat me good then I will treat you better but if you treat me bad then I am the one who will treat you worst as your outcome will be the blueprint for disasters, famine, etc. Saving me doesn’t mean stopping the utilization of resources but it means using the resources judiciously without harming other species and their habitats. If humans solidarity unite as one and fight for my right devoid of war and discrimination then how wonderful and historical record it will be! I wish I can prolong and withstand my power and life to see the upcoming generations.
What if the Earth speaks?
Seponglemba Chang
